The Knutsen NYK chief executive is hopeful of following up the acquisition with both second hand purchases and potential newbuildings orders.

Haugesund-based Knutsen NYK announced the acquisition of the 59,300-dwt Dan Cisne (built 2011), Dan Sabia (built 2012) and the 44,900-dwt Dan Eagle (built 1999) yesterday.

Seglem said: “The JL fleet fits like a glove into KNOT’s existing business and we are happy to have them aboard.

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